Latest News | Italian Electric Two-wheeler Brand VLF Forays Indian Market in Partnership with KAW Veloce Motors

Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI) Italian electric two-wheeler brand VLF on Monday announced its entry in the fast-growing Indian electric vehicle market in collaboration with KAW Veloce Motors and said it plans to launch its e-scooter Tennis by festive season this year.

VLF, founded by designer Alessandro Tartarini in 1993, also said a manufacturing facility will be set up at Kolhapur, leveraging the KAW Group's extensive six-decade manufacturing experience in the region, for the production of its two-wheelers.

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The company said it is looking to establish a robust dealer network across India, targeting major tier 1 and tier 2 cities and plans to have 15 dealerships operational by the end of 2024.

These dealerships will be scaled up to 50 by March next year, it said.

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KAW Veloce Motors besides handling manufacturing will also be the distribution partner for the company, VLF said.

"In a market that is extremely competitive and constantly evolving, we need to create products that are stylish and have a strong personality," said Tartarini.

With a focus on aspirational branding and premium riding experiences at affordable prices, VLF wants to make a significant impact on the Indian electric two-wheeler landscapes, VLF said.

"With VLF, we want to give Indian consumers a range of electric scooters that excel in design and performance," said Tushar Shelke, Managing Director of KAW Veloce Motors Pvt Ltd.

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